Datawind has launched four new tablets in the market in the 7 inch size. The tabs run on Google’s Android 4.0.3 ICS operating system, and are all powered by 1GHz Cortex A8 processors, coupled with 512MB of RAM. The four tablets modelled The UbiSlate 7Ri, UbiSlate 7R+, UbiSlate 7Ci, UbiSlate 7C+ models will be all available at prices ranging from INR Rs. 2,999 to Rs. 4,499.

Model No

UbiSlate 7Ri

UbiSlate 7R+

UbiSlate 7Ci

UbiSlate 7C+

Type

Tablet

Smartphone Tablet

Tablet

Smartphone Tablet

Touch Panel

Resistive

Resistive

Capacitive

Capacitive

Processor

Cortex A8; 1GHz

Cortex A8; 1GHz

Cortex A8; 1GHz

Cortex A8; 1GHz

RAM

512MB

512MB

512MB

512MB

Display and resolution:

7” display with 800×480 pixel resolution

7” display with 800×480 pixel resolution

7” display with 800×480 pixel resolution

7” display with 800×480 pixel resolution

Flash Storage

4GB

4GB

4GB

4GB

Android OS

4.0.3

4.0.3

4.0.3

4.0.3

Camera

Front – VGA

Front – VGA

Front – VGA

Front – VGA

Sensor

G-Sensor

G-Sensor

G-Sensor

G-Sensor

Ports

Micro SD & Mini-USB

Micro SD & Mini-USB

Micro SD & Mini-USB

Micro SD & Mini-USB

Network

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi & GPRS

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi & GPRS

Power and Battery Life

Up to 180 minutes on battery. AC adapter 200-240 volt range

3200 mAh battery (claims to offer up to 3-4 hours of backup)

Up to 180 minutes on battery. AC adapter 200-240 volt range

3200 mAh battery (claims to offer up to 3-4 hours of backup)

Audio

Audio out: 3.5mm jack / Audio in: 3.5mm jack

Audio out: 3.5mm jack / Audio in: 3.5mm jack

Audio out: 3.5mm jack / Audio in: 3.5mm jack

Audio out: 3.5mm jack / Audio in: 3.5mm jack

Storage

External 2GB to 32GB supported

[quote]The new range of Ubislate Tablets is packed with anytime anywhere Low-Cost Internet connectivity, UbiSurfer browser based on 18 international patents that can deliver internet access on traditional GPRS networks and a powerful combination of content and applications raising the bar in terms of meeting customers’ mobility needs. These tablets are of the gold standard when it comes to low – cost tablet cum Smart phone space being offered at an exciting price to our customers,” said Mr. Suneet Singh Tuli, CEO, Datawind Pvt. Ltd.[/quote]

As their order process in the past the company has put the tablets on pre order, which may put off most of their buyers. The initial order process for the UbiSlate 7 was very disorganised , and we don’t expect a better process this time, even though demand will be much lower.